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Topic: New guy from the "other" board (Read 3375 times)

I'm not sure that I'd have found this board without the recent disturbance on the "other" board - suffice it to say that I'm glad to have found this discussion forum.

I live in the Mobile, AL area and have been keeping bees for about 9 years now (I can't remember exactly which year was my first, but that's my best guess.)

My favorite area of learning within the world of beekeeping is swarming and swarm prevention. I have been working with Walt Wright for about 5 years on his "Nectar Management" techniques and am very excited about the results I have enjoyed in my operation. Walt is a great guy to be around and know, as well, and I'm proud to call him a good friend.

Other beekeeping interests: I am intrigued by the small cell information available from Michael Bush and Dennis Murrell. Their observations regarding natural size cells are especially interesting to me. The work being done by many breeders to produce a bee that has the genetic ability to better cope with mites and disease is also of great interest.

I am disappointed, though, that many are so quick to dismiss much of this information as blatantly false without trying it in their own operation. I'm afraid that we won't expand our knowledge base if we are not able to tolerate discussion on new methods and ideas. I would hope that we would welcome new ideas for discussion and experimentation without demanding scientific proof for every experience we bring to the table. At first glance this forum looks like one that tolerates this kind of "out of the box" thinking, and I look forward to being here.

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Rob Koss

"I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson

I am disappointed, though, that many are so quick to dismiss much of this information as blatantly false without trying it in their own operation. I'm afraid that we won't expand our knowledge base if we are not able to tolerate discussion on new methods and ideas. I would hope that we would welcome new ideas for discussion and experimentation without demanding scientific proof for every experience we bring to the table. At first glance this forum looks like one that tolerates this kind of "out of the box" thinking, and I look forward to being here.

Yes, we do have a pretty decent bunch of folks here and even if we disagree, we can still respect each other. It is a two-way street though, just like in politics there are fanatics on each side. We have lost a few good members because they where tired of the constant beating of "small cell is the answer" to everything. We do have quite a few members interested and involved in natural cell, we also have a fair share that are content with traditional beekeeping methods and don't care to delve into small cell, so it won't be the answer for them when they have questions.

rob...

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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison

I read almost every post and reply occasionally. I learn a lot and really appreciate how the "Beekeeping Gods" tolerate us mortals and our sometimes repetitive questions. This is a great forum and I look forward to learning from your experience. We have picked up some really experience beeks lately. (on the forum)

Welcome again, Steve

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Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resembalance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

Rob, welcome to our forum, that is so nice you have found us. You are up to some pretty interesting stuff, I can see that. I can be my bottom dollar that you are gonna a whole whack of tales, stories and experiences that you can bring on here. We are a very friendly and great group of people, that you shall soon see. Again, welcome, stick around and enjoy your stay with us. Have the most wonderful and awesome day and life. Cindi

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There are strange things done in the midnight sun by the men who moil for gold. The Arctic trails have their secret tales that would make your blood run cold. The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, but the queerest they ever did see, what the night on the marge of Lake Lebarge, I cremated Sam McGee. Robert Service

Yeah, they don't get as mad over here when we talk about natural cell, foundationless, MountainCamp Method (it's like I can still hear the sound of bacon sizzling), yadda yadda yadda. Folks here are friendly and very open-minded.

I'm sure you'll run into a lot of familiar faces. Good to see you over here, and enjoy the spell checker!

Spell check??? I just thought that some people did'nt speak English. Thats all! Hey 1of6..As for me, I dont know anything about small cell, or queen rearing, or foundationless...So far, I'm pretty content with seeing my bees alive and buzzing around and visiting me on my deck! And also , for me,its a really big bonus when i look in the hive and see comb thats built the way its supposed to be :) But, one day, I'm liable to wake up one morning, and say to myself,.."Hey, I think I'm gonna go out there and raise some queens!"...Then I'll just dive right in, go buy the stuff and get started...Kinda like i did with my first two packages last spring(not the one we had just this year, but the one before that).......Maaannnn,...The years are sure goin' by fast!your friend,john

I, too, am glad that this forum is open to alternative beekeeping ideas that many of the other forums I've been a part of are less inclined to endure. The bee community certainly needs to step foot into the 21st century!

Hi, My name is John. Desperately seeking someone to paint a pumpkin on my butt :?

Rob, hee, hee, hee, hee. Yo makin' me laugh dude!!! Picture John with that big pumpkin on his butt, eeks!!! I've seen those pictures of John, let me tell ya, his backside adorned with a painting is somewhere we don't wanna go!!! Laughing my face off, have that most beautiful and wonderful life and day, we will be all healthy through this laughter!!! Cindi

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There are strange things done in the midnight sun by the men who moil for gold. The Arctic trails have their secret tales that would make your blood run cold. The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, but the queerest they ever did see, what the night on the marge of Lake Lebarge, I cremated Sam McGee. Robert Service